As the 2025 farming season kicks off, the Oyo State Government has announced the commencement of the second phase of the 50 per cent land ploughing subsidy, also known as the “Tractorisation Policy”, as part of its efforts to support smallholder farmers in the state.Oyo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye,…
The management of the Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele, on Friday, confirmed that 75 students of the institution had benefitted from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. The college’s provost, Gbonjubola Owolabi, announced this during a meeting with the management staff, held at the college premises, Eleyele in Ibadan. Owolabi, in a statement on…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, under the leadership of Commandant Augustine Padonu, has put in place a comprehensive security plan to ensure a smooth and secure coronation ceremony for His Imperial Majesty, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I. In preparation for the event, the State…
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has made two new appointments. The governor appointed Dr Aderemi Ayodele as a member of the Oyo State Advisory Council, while he also appointed CP Ayodele Sonubi (retd) as Executive Adviser (Rule of Law Enforcement). Ayodele’s appointment takes immediate effect, while Sonubi’s appointment takes effect from April 1, 2025….
The Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Command, said it collected the sum of N2bn as revenue in February. The Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, Joseph Adelaja, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Mr Adelaja added that within the period under review, the sum of N165m was generated from anti-smuggling activities. He said,…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Oyo State Government has flagged-off a pioneering health insurance scheme for primary schools pupils. Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, flagged off the scheme in Ibadan, which was initiated by Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA). Barrister Lawal said the purpose of the scheme was to ensure that children have…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has described its Speaker and Chairman of the Nigerian Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, Adebo Ogundoyin, as a visionary leader passionate about the development of his constituency, Oyo State, and the nation. This was made known in a statement signed by the Chairman of the House Standing Committee…
The Oyo State Government has appointed three new Executive Secretaries for the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board to oversee its activities across the state’s three senatorial districts. The Chairman of OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, announced the appointments during a meeting with Administrative Officers of all Local Government Universal Basic Education Authorities at the board’s…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the State Government to conduct a comprehensive audit on the Integrated Agricultural Silo Complex Project at Awe in Oyo East Local Government. In a motion presented to the house by Mr Olorunpoto Rahman, the call became necessary to assess the current status of the project, the…
Oyo State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has launched a four-year Multi-Sectoral Strategic Plan of Action on Food and Nutrition (OYSMPFAN) to tackle malnutrition and hunger among children and women in the state. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Prof. Misbaudeen Babatunde launched the project in Ibadan. While speaking…